Morning: Arrive at Incheon International Airport and take the AREX train to your hotel in Insadong. Settle in and enjoy a light breakfast at a nearby vegan café.
Afternoon: Wander through Gyeongbokgung Palace and watch the changing‑of‑the‑guard ceremony, then stroll the historic Bukchon Hanok Village while sampling street‑style veggie snacks.
Evening: Dine at the celebrated vegetarian restaurant Plant Café in Ita‑Ita, where you can taste Korean‑style tofu bibimbap and a variety of vegan side dishes.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the serene Jogyesa Temple, where you can join a brief meditation session and learn about Buddhist vegetarian cuisine.
Afternoon: Explore Namdaemun Market, seeking out the popular vegetarian stalls serving hotteok filled with sweet beans and kimchi‑free kimchi.
Evening: Enjoy a traditional Korean tea ceremony at Tea & Tofu near the Cheonggyecheon Stream, followed by a stroll along the illuminated stream.
Find HotelsMorning: Head to Insadong for a Korean vegetarian cooking class, learning how to prepare dishes like vegetable‑filled kimchi pancakes and mushroom bibimbap.
Afternoon: Visit the vibrant Hong‑da‑e street art district and stop at the vegan bakery O’Food for a sweet treat.
Evening: Dinner at Balwoo Gongyang, a Michelin‑starred temple cuisine restaurant offering a refined multi‑course vegetarian experience.
Find HotelsMorning: Take a high‑speed train to Jeonju, the culinary capital of Korea. Start at Jeonju Hanok Village and explore traditional architecture.
Afternoon: Visit Jeonju International Vegetarian Food Center for a vegetarian “Han‑bok” lunch featuring tofu‑based dishes and fresh vegetable sides.
Evening: Return to Seoul and enjoy a casual dinner at Vegan Kitchen, a 24‑hour spot perfect for a late‑night bite.
Find HotelsMorning: Relax in Hangang River Park with a picnic of fresh fruit and Korean rice rolls from a local market.
Afternoon: Visit the modern art hub Leeum Samsung Museum of Art and admire its contemporary installations.
Evening: End the trip with a final dinner at Vegetarian House near the airport, featuring a special farewell set menu.
Find HotelsTotal Estimated Cost: 260,000 KRW
If you have more time, consider extending the trip with a day in the scenic coastal city of Busan to explore its famous beaches and the vegetarian‑friendly seaside market. For a shorter trip, you can condense Days 4 and 5 into a single “Day Trip” and skip the Jeonju excursion, focusing instead on Seoul’s diverse vegetarian neighborhoods and markets.